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E46 Xi Forum The E46 XI was produced from 01-05 in sedan and touring body styles. Powered by either a 2.5L inline 6 in the 325xi or a 3.0L inline 6 330xi. Discuss all thing about BMW AWD E46 'Xi' here.

So I'm thinking about ordering some clutch parts to keep around in case my clutch starts heading south. I have 112k miles on the original, with no slipping or any problems to speak of. I will most likely keep the stock flywheel. I don't need a racing clutch, or much more clamping force than stock, but I would be open to ditching the self-adjusting clutch mechanism for one with a more consistent engagement point. My car sees the track and autox runway quite a bit, but I now drive to work everyday so I need a nice balance.

I've driven a few aftermarket clutch setups on RWD e46's, but I'm curious to know how some other xi'ers feel about their setups . . .

So I'm thinking about ordering some clutch parts to keep around in case my clutch starts heading south. I have 112k miles on the original, with no slipping or any problems to speak of. I will most likely keep the stock flywheel. I don't need a racing clutch, or much more clamping force than stock, but I would be open to ditching the self-adjusting clutch mechanism for one with a more consistent engagement point. My car sees the track and autox runway quite a bit, but I now drive to work everyday so I need a nice balance.

I've driven a few aftermarket clutch setups on RWD e46's, but I'm curious to know how some other xi'ers feel about their setups . . .

I am in the exact same boat as Kubica... 108k and clutch is fine, stock conditions, but I also want to ditch the SAC if possible without emptying the bank. Only difference is I don't do track days, and haven't done auto-crossing before, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't be willing to try it. I was actually lurking on here the other night trying to find if there are alternatives to the SAC for us xi'ers for otherwise stock conditions and didn't find much. Anyone?

I am in the exact same boat as Kubica... 108k and clutch is fine, stock conditions, but I also want to ditch the SAC if possible without emptying the bank. Only difference is I don't do track days, and haven't done auto-crossing before, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't be willing to try it. I was actually lurking on here the other night trying to find if there are alternatives to the SAC for us xi'ers for otherwise stock conditions and didn't find much. Anyone?

Would you mind posting your results back to the form with whatever you find? I'd be interested too.

I'm not sure if you've seen this or not ; Basically mentions they've installed a M5 clutch kit and fw in the XI (I know you don't want to change flywheel). So I'm not certain but assuming that m5 kit fits (and i'm not certain if the Xi flywheel is = to a normal 325 / 330 flywheel) - but I really wonder if just any clutch from those respective 325/330 cars would work. That would certainly leave open lots of options.